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House Democratic budget emphasizes education

Thu, Apr 11, 1 a.m.

By John Stang

Quick action would position the Democrats to start negotiations with the Republican-dominated Senate on priorities for the next two years.

Sen. Tom gets into blame game over a failed bill

Wed, Apr 10, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

The rule book according to the Majority Coalition Caucus leader: Democrats could have had the Dream Act if they had played ball when we were picking teams. Democrats heatedly disagree.

Does "centrism" have a future in Northwest politics?

Mon, Apr 8, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The hijinks of Washington's 'moderates' are missing one key ingredient. What they could learn from the state's great centrists.

Capitol Week Ahead: Is there a budget in the House?

Mon, Apr 8, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

House Democrats unveil their 2013-15 spending proposal. Let the horse-trading begin!

Senate passes budget amid policy, legal questions

Sat, Apr 6, 10:34 a.m.

By John Stang

Can the Legislature re-purpose state timber trust fund from school construction to general operating purposes?

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Unrealistic expectations: Legislature's budget won't get done in time

Fri, Apr 5, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

News analysis: The state could allow itself room for smarter budgeting.

Transportation budgets: Does steady cut it?

Thu, Apr 4, 2:25 p.m.

By John Stang

The state's "Good To Go!" pass might leap from the highways to the ferry system. And that's about as dramatic as things get.

Senate's no-new-taxes budget raises questions

Thu, Apr 4, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Republicans say they are helping education. Democrats say the costs for vulnerable people are way too high.

The Daily Troll: A good day for Sacramento. Sidewalk-chalked criminal. A'bipartisan' budget.

Wed, Apr 3, 4:13 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Tacoma appears to be in line for 2,000 new jobs. Seattle cop charged.

House takes punch out of third-grade reading bill

Wed, Apr 3, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Democrats in the House took a Senate bill and made substantial changes, focusing attention on what the state should be providing to struggling students.

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Democrats' Reproductive Parity Act dies in Legislature

Tue, Apr 2, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

A majority of the Senate was ready to vote for the bill, but a Republican committee chairwoman refused to allow a needed vote.

Capitol Week Ahead: The budgets are coming, the budgets are coming

Mon, Apr 1, 1 a.m.

By John Stang

Months of waiting and speculation evaporate as State Senate and House prepare to release dueling 2013-15 budgets.

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The Daily Troll: Coal exporter demands permit. No Garfield teachers disciplined. Losing Matt Flynn.

Fri, Mar 29, 4:08 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Oregon asked to give the go-ahead for a coal port. New images for proposed Sonics arena.

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Inslee's budget ideas go into a contentious atmosphere

Fri, Mar 29, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled ideas for big increases in education spending, partly financed with elimination of tax breaks. A key Republican says he doesn't see a single move on tax breaks he could support.